Illinois REALTORS®’ Board of Directors will vote on its 2017 slate of officers and new board members at its meeting Oct. 6 in Naperville. The officers for the 2017 year are: President: Doug Carpenter, ABR, AHWD, GRI, SFR President–elect: Matt Difanis, ABR, … Continue reading →

Thanks to the nonprofit organization Naperville Responds For our Veterans (NRFOV), military veterans in almost 100 surrounding communities can get their homes repaired or renovated at no cost, says Jack Persin, a Naperville area REALTOR® and Navy veteran. “I’ve found … Continue reading →

According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2016 Member Safety Report, 45 percent of females acknowledged using a safety app on their smartphone or an office safety notification procedure compared to 35 percent of males. Many members listed notifying a … Continue reading →

Before you decide to skip meeting a new client for the first time at your office, remember to minimize your risks by following safety procedures recommended by your managing broker or those offered through the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) … Continue reading →

RPAC Trustees have used input from local associations to identify REALTOR® Champions in 22 elections and recommend you support these individuals on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in “Opportunity Races.” These candidates are pro-business and pro-private property rights, and they back policies … Continue reading →

The Freddie Mac blog post, “4 Reasons to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient,” offers reasons that it pays to make your home as energy efficient as possible, including saving money and helping your home’s resale value down the road. … Continue reading →

The longer life expectancy of Americans and the tendency for women to outlive their male spouses and partners are at least two reasons the housing needs of older, single women should be noted in the coming years says the Harvard Joint … Continue reading →

The number of U.S. homeowners who regained positive equity in their homes rose in the second quarter of 2016, according to the latest report from CoreLogic. During that time period, another 548,000 homeowners regained positive equity, bringing the total to … Continue reading →

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honored a number of members and association leaders for service to the industry on Wednesday as part of the installation of 2017 President Matt Silver. Outgoing CAR president Dan Wagner recognized eight who had made a … Continue reading →

Real Property Alliance and the Chicago Association of REALTORS® are holding two workshops to help those who want to file a property tax appeal with the Cook County Assessor. The sessions in Lincoln Park will be: 4-7 p.m., Sept. 27, Coldwell … Continue reading →

If you are getting ready to tackle a home improvement project, don’t make renovation mistakes that could end up costing you more money in the long run or make design decisions that you might later regret. A recent Realtor.com blog … Continue reading →

Illinois REALTORS® reached a significant milestone last week, signing up 4,781 members to receive mobile text alerts on industry issues. The association is one of 16 states that has reached its target so far. NAR set a goal of having 11 … Continue reading →

According to Census data, the median household income for U.S. families rose to $56,500 in 2015, a 5.2 percent increase from the year before, The New York Times reports today in the article, “U.S. Household Income Grew 5.2% in 2015, … Continue reading →

In the September edition of DR Legal News for managing brokers, John Kauerauf of Sorling Northrup Attorneys shares some good reasons for making REALTOR® websites accessible to people with disabilities. In Does the Law Require My Website to be Accessible … Continue reading →

Former Illinois REALTORS® President Phil Chiles attended his last meeting as a trustee for Capital Township on Monday. Chiles, who won two terms on the Sangamon County township’s board, was presented a plaque for his service. The township’s trustees, among … Continue reading →

Illinois REALTORS® applying for three scholarships through the Illinois Real Estate Education Foundation (REEF) must complete their applications and submit them by Oct. 1. The deadline applies to the Dan Bock Scholarship, the Past Presidents Scholarship and the Roxanne Malo … Continue reading →

The latest Coldwell Banker 2016 Real Estate Home Listing Report breaks down the 10 most expensive housing markets in the U.S. and the 10 most affordable and the Illinois village of Park Forest makes the most affordable list. The report … Continue reading →

Well-known commentator and political scientist Paul Green died Saturday. He was 73. Green was the keynote speaker a number of times at Illinois REALTORS® Public Policy meetings in Peoria. His talks analyzed the latest political news, weaving in humor and a deep … Continue reading →

“Someone told me early on in my real estate career to be sure to give back to the community that gives to you,” says Sycamore REALTOR® Diane Hammon, GRI. “I never forgot that and have made it my mission … Continue reading →

Illinois REALTORS® and MRED are pleased to announce that they have signed an extension to continue to provide real estate professionals throughout Illinois with Inman Select. That means that the more than 44,000 Illinois REALTORS®, many of whom are … Continue reading →